A Century in the Pacific, Vol. 1

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Excerpt from A Century in the Pacific, Vol. 1: Five Parts, Scientific, Sociological, Historical, Missionary, General The purpose of this book is to review the developments in the South Pacific during the past hundred years. The progress made in these regions may appear to some readers insignificant when the possibilities of this immense area are contemplated, but a keen realization of the humble beginnings of the early settler and the vastness of the area on which he settled will enable the reader to see the work in its true perspective, and lead him to a just appreciation of the marvellous work accomplished during the century. To all who have eyes to see, it is clear that in the Pacific lie the problems of the future. What does the average person know of these problems, and how does he propose to deal with them? It is hoped that this book may assist the reader to appreciate the significance of this Greater Britain in the Southern World. The editor, who is responsible for the plan of the book, has striven throughout to prevent needless repetition and to preserve proportion. Otherwise each writer has been free to treat his allotted subject in his own way. No effort has been spared to secure accuracy, but as it has not been possible for the writers to see their proofs, some errors may have crept in. My thanks are due to the contributors who so readily came to my assistance in the compilation of this work, also to the Rev. E. H. Sugden, Master of Queen's College, Melbourne, the Rev. C. J. Prescott, Master of Newington College, Sydney, Mr. C. Brunsdon Fletcher, of the Sydney Morning Herald, and the Rev. J. Alfred Sharp, of London, for valuable suggestions. To the Rev. R. H. Colwell, of Durham, who, at my request, prepared the synopses and index, I owe a great debt. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.